Briggs & Stratton is a small engine manufacturer that builds engines for lawn mowers, snow blowers and other lawn and garden equipment. Many small Briggs & Stratton engines are started by pulling on a pull cord with a rubberized handle. Over time, the pull cord on a Briggs & Stratton engine can brea
Get creative with landscaping around your lamp post.christmas lamp post image by sonya etchison from Fotolia.comAvid gardeners and green thumb enthusiasts can envision a new flower, shrub, tree or garden in almost every corner and space available. An outside stair railing, a corner of the...
It is not uncommon in a landscape bricklaying project to need to cut bricks to a smaller size. Use a brick and tile saw with a diamond cutter blade to cut bricks whether you are making straight cuts or diagonal cuts for corners. A brick and tile saw is a circular saw and a round diamond blade is mad
Landscape edging is the border material that helps to separate the different parts of your landscaping project. Without edging, it can be difficult to keep your colorful garden separated from your lawn, and it also can be difficult to create the multi-tiered effect you want. Landscape edging is impo
There are many reasons that trees decline in health. One of those reasons is due to organisms that live within trees as either pests or parasites. Pests and parasites are from two different kingdoms, one ...
Changing your home's landscape can be exciting but it can also be daunting. If you are considering a change of landscape for your yard's improvement, you should always start with backyard landscaping plans. You should also consider your family's lifestyle when you create a plan.
Building a rock garden is easy, adds a landscaped look to your yard, and requires little maintenance once built. Choosing Your Location The most important aspect of building a rock garden is selecting or constructing ...
Installing a box-welded pond liner for any regular shaped vertically sided pond, is a straightforward process, once the design of the pond has been measured and dug-out. The pre-installation planning and preparation will ultimately dictate the success of your pond project.
Is your current concrete driveway ancient, discoloured and cracked? Perhaps the pathways around your home are crumbling? It may be time to consider switching to outdoor pavers.
If you're going to set up some sort of an exhibition that will involve outdoor canvas art, then there are going to be several things that you will need to check and take care of to make sure that your art actually survives the exhibition. First of all, you might need to think of some sort of te
Piles of paperwork look terrible, and they are counter-productive to meeting goals and completing projects. Whether it's your home office that is in disarray or your desk at work, piles of paperwork will keep you off track and could even cost you money. Getting organized takes some time, but with a
In autumn plants begin to die back and go dormant. Deciduous trees and shrubs lose their leaves. Your landscape is looking a bit bleak, and you think that this is not a time to plant anything. But you are wrong. Autumn is the time to plant many of the flowers that will bloom in the spring and eve
Nitrogen is a very common element in the soil, but it is also the most common nutrient to be deficient in plants. Since plants are only able to absorb nitrogen in certain forms, it is common for soil to be considered low in nitrogen without the addition of nitrogen fertilizers. How nitrogen gets int
The TS Performance Power Play MP-8 is an aftermarket fuel programming module for light- and medium-duty diesel pickup trucks. It can increase horsepower up to 30 percent and fuel economy by 2 to 4 miles per gallon. When you plug it into the Injection Control Pressure sensor of a 6.0 liter Ford Power
Rough-cut cedar is commonly used outdoors for structural siding. As such, it’s continually exposed to the elements with constant freezing and thawing causing expansion and contraction of the wood. Most paints respond badly under such conditions, cracking under the strain and then peeling away.
There are virtually hundreds of places to find good ideas about your landscaping. You practically get dozens of good ideas every time you drive down the street. Just look out the window.
Wear gloves when working with roses to protect your hands from the thornsJupiterimages/Goodshoot/Getty ImagesRoses are a national, favorite flower, loved for their attractive flowers and scents. They can be grown as specimen shrubs and climbers or massed together in a border for a...
Most of us have knocked over one cosmetic bottle and started a domino effect of many bottles and jars toppling over. The good news is you don't need a professional organizer to help you get your countertop or vanity in order. There are a variety of DIY organizing ideas for cosmetic containers that c
Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying summer pests and it can be difficult to repel them without the use of chemical-based commercial insect repellents. It is possible, however, to create a homemade mosquito repellent using common household products. For example, ammonia, lemon juice and water can
Starting a new lawn from seed is a daunting task. You need to know what kind of seed is best, the proper time and techniques for planting them, and what to do when they start sprouting. Grass species differ in important ways and purchasing the right seed for your needs gives you a much better chance
